emtannie Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I had spoken with Bill (Retread) a few weeks ago, and he said then he wasn't doing very well. He had CHF, and was on leave from work as his health was deteriorating. My condolences and prayers to his family, and his many friends. Obituary from http://www.pennlive.com/perry-county-times/index.ssf/2010/05/obituaries_-_27_may_2010.html WILLIAM H. GRINDLE II William H. “Bill” Grindle II, 65, of W. Main Street, New Bloomfield, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill. He was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Elizabeth, N.J., to the late William H. Sr. and Marie Agnes (Flaherty) Grindle. He was employed as a park ranger at Colonel Denning State Park, Newville, a retired teacher with the Harrisburg School District and a former deputy game protector; a Vietnam-era Army veteran; and a member of New Bloomfield Fire Company and Ambulance for many years. Surviving are his wife, Diane (Pugliese) Grindle; four daughters, Meghan Weaver of Mt. Pleasant Mills, Jessica Grindle, at home, Marie Catherine Marquez of Turbotville and Angela Stoner of Duncannon; three grandchildren, Olivia Weaver, Jack Weaver and Aliyah Marquez; a brother, John R.; and a niece and nephew, Heather Grindle Platt and Scott Grindle. Services were held May 23 in Boyer Funeral Home, New Bloomfield, with the Rev. James Gold officiating. Burial, with military honors by New Bloomfield VFW Post 7463, was in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskstorm Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 RIP Brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aussiephil Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this great man. Retread, as we knew him here, was a friend, confidant & mentor to many. May he Rest in Peace May God bless his soul. Retread, we will miss you. your friend & mate Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramedicmike Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Condolences and peace to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1C Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Certainly a loss to our little family here. Rest in peace, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don1977 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Spoke to him a few times on here..........wow.. RIP buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chbare Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thoughts and prayers... Take care, chbare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTpaintball70 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Good thoughts to the family. RIP man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Truly terrible news. Spoken with him many times. He was a great guy. Very fun and thoughtful. Always had the time to listen if you needed to talk. Miss ya brother. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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